Northstar Ventures

Northstar Ventures Limited is a venture capital firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, founded in 2004. The firm specializes in both direct investments and fund of fund investments, targeting a wide range of sectors including technology, media, clean technology, healthcare, and entertainment services. Northstar Ventures focuses on early-stage and growth-stage companies, investing between £0.02 million and £0.75 million, with the potential for larger investments of up to £2 million in businesses with a turnover of up to €50 million. The firm emphasizes its commitment to the North East of England, seeking to foster talent, job creation, and economic growth in the region. By leveraging its extensive network of partners, Northstar Ventures aims to support innovative solutions that address pressing societal issues.

Khadija Ashfaq

Investment Manager

Alex Buchan

Investment Director

Rick Charnley

Investment Manager

Alasdair Greig

Director and Board Member

Thomas O'Neill

Investment Manager

Hekla Goodman

Investment Manager

Ian Richards

Director

Past deals in Charity

onHand

Venture Round in 2024
onHand is an on-demand volunteering platform designed to simplify the process of volunteering and connect individuals with local charitable opportunities. By matching verified volunteers with organizations in need of assistance, the platform allows users to search for and engage in micro-volunteering projects that have a significant impact in their communities. This approach makes volunteering as accessible as ordering a meal delivery, fostering a culture of social and environmental responsibility while providing a convenient way for people to contribute to local causes. Through its user-friendly interface, onHand aims to encourage more individuals to participate in volunteer work, thereby enhancing community engagement and support for various local initiatives.

onHand

Seed Round in 2023
onHand is an on-demand volunteering platform designed to simplify the process of volunteering and connect individuals with local charitable opportunities. By matching verified volunteers with organizations in need of assistance, the platform allows users to search for and engage in micro-volunteering projects that have a significant impact in their communities. This approach makes volunteering as accessible as ordering a meal delivery, fostering a culture of social and environmental responsibility while providing a convenient way for people to contribute to local causes. Through its user-friendly interface, onHand aims to encourage more individuals to participate in volunteer work, thereby enhancing community engagement and support for various local initiatives.

onHand

Seed Round in 2021
onHand is an on-demand volunteering platform designed to simplify the process of volunteering and connect individuals with local charitable opportunities. By matching verified volunteers with organizations in need of assistance, the platform allows users to search for and engage in micro-volunteering projects that have a significant impact in their communities. This approach makes volunteering as accessible as ordering a meal delivery, fostering a culture of social and environmental responsibility while providing a convenient way for people to contribute to local causes. Through its user-friendly interface, onHand aims to encourage more individuals to participate in volunteer work, thereby enhancing community engagement and support for various local initiatives.

GoRaise

Seed Round in 2016
GoRaise is a customer loyalty platform, the reward being a donation to the customers chosen good cause. The good cause can be a anything from a national charity to a local PTA, sports club, girl guiding unit etc. Via the affiliate channels, over £750m in donations are available every year from partner retailers. So far only a fraction of this lands in the accounts of the thousands of amazing causes in the UK. GoRaise is on a mission to generate at least £10m in donations by the end of 2017.

Givey

Seed Round in 2014
Givey Limited operates givey.com, a fee-free online community funding platform dedicated to raising donations for small charities and local communities in the UK. The platform enables users to create fundraising pages that can feature photos, videos, and links from various social media networks, facilitating easy sharing and engagement. It empowers businesses to support their employees' charitable efforts and allows charities to manage their fundraising activities effectively, including overseeing donations and communicating with supporters. With over 7,000 registered charities and a growing user base of more than 100,000 individuals, Givey enhances the digital presence of small charities and local non-profit groups, promoting social good and fostering community resilience. Founded in 1994 and based in London, Givey is committed to making charitable giving more accessible and impactful.

Givey

Seed Round in 2012
Givey Limited operates givey.com, a fee-free online community funding platform dedicated to raising donations for small charities and local communities in the UK. The platform enables users to create fundraising pages that can feature photos, videos, and links from various social media networks, facilitating easy sharing and engagement. It empowers businesses to support their employees' charitable efforts and allows charities to manage their fundraising activities effectively, including overseeing donations and communicating with supporters. With over 7,000 registered charities and a growing user base of more than 100,000 individuals, Givey enhances the digital presence of small charities and local non-profit groups, promoting social good and fostering community resilience. Founded in 1994 and based in London, Givey is committed to making charitable giving more accessible and impactful.

Givey

Seed Round in 2012
Givey Limited operates givey.com, a fee-free online community funding platform dedicated to raising donations for small charities and local communities in the UK. The platform enables users to create fundraising pages that can feature photos, videos, and links from various social media networks, facilitating easy sharing and engagement. It empowers businesses to support their employees' charitable efforts and allows charities to manage their fundraising activities effectively, including overseeing donations and communicating with supporters. With over 7,000 registered charities and a growing user base of more than 100,000 individuals, Givey enhances the digital presence of small charities and local non-profit groups, promoting social good and fostering community resilience. Founded in 1994 and based in London, Givey is committed to making charitable giving more accessible and impactful.

Givey

Seed Round in 2011
Givey Limited operates givey.com, a fee-free online community funding platform dedicated to raising donations for small charities and local communities in the UK. The platform enables users to create fundraising pages that can feature photos, videos, and links from various social media networks, facilitating easy sharing and engagement. It empowers businesses to support their employees' charitable efforts and allows charities to manage their fundraising activities effectively, including overseeing donations and communicating with supporters. With over 7,000 registered charities and a growing user base of more than 100,000 individuals, Givey enhances the digital presence of small charities and local non-profit groups, promoting social good and fostering community resilience. Founded in 1994 and based in London, Givey is committed to making charitable giving more accessible and impactful.
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